The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and its members, more than 300,000 strong, are the strongest and most effective voice that exists for protecting and restoring the Bay and its rivers and stream.
We work at local, state, and federal levels for effective laws and regulations that will reduce pollution, restore vital natural systems like oyster reefs, forests, and wetlands, and encourage smart growth in our communities.
Join us and take action today.
See what we've been working on recently.
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02 Oct 2019
The Bulldozers Are Winning
Forests are one of our most valuable resources in our work towards clean water. But despite their value, forests are disappearing at an alarming rate in Maryland's Anne Arundel County.
Topics: Air Pollution, Climate Change, Conservation, Habitat Degradation, Land Use, Polluted Runoff, Smart Growth, Trees, Water Quality, What We Have to Lose
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30 Sep 2019
This Month in the Watershed: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Collaboration and teamwork are critical when working towards a goal as complex and challenging as saving the Bay.
Topics: Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, Dead Zones, Eastern Oysters, Events, Fisheries, Forest Loss, Offshore Drilling, Smart Growth
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06 Sep 2019
Fighting for Oysters
On a blustery and snowy March day at Maryland’s General Assembly, about a dozen hearty oyster advocates to support two bills designed to help increase the oyster population in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay.
Topics: Eastern Oysters, Restore, Volunteers
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05 Sep 2019
How Will the Story of Chesapeake Bay Restoration End? Virginia’s New Plan Is a Crucial Chapter.
It's up to Virginia state legislators to ensure the funding and programs are in place to make Virginia's strong Chesapeake Bay Blueprint a reality.
Topics: Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Blue Crabs, Climate Change, Eastern Oysters, Federal Regulations, Green Infrastructure, Politics, Polluted Runoff, Sewage & Septic Systems, Virginia's Agricultural Cost-Share Program, Virginia's Path to Clean Water, Virginia's Stormwater Local Assistance Fund
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04 Sep 2019
Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Heads in the Right Direction
Virginia recently released a strong, detailed and practical plan to reduce pollution to its portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the tidal rivers that feed it. Now, Gov. Ralph Northam and the General Assembly must turn the plan into action.
Topics: Agriculture, Best Management Practices, Blue Crabs, Climate Change, Eastern Oysters, Federal Regulations, Green Infrastructure, Politics, Polluted Runoff, Sewage & Septic Systems, Virginia's Agricultural Cost-Share Program, Virginia's Path to Clean Water, Virginia's Stormwater Local Assistance Fund
